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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/39726/jackalope-a-swift-versatile-phylogenomic-and-high-throughput-sequencing-simulator</guid>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:58:12 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/39726/jackalope-a-swift-versatile-phylogenomic-and-high-throughput-sequencing-simulator</link>
	<title><![CDATA[jackalope: A swift, versatile phylogenomic and high-throughput sequencing simulator]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><code>jackalope</code> simply and efficiently simulates (i) variants from reference genomes and (ii) reads from both Illumina and Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) platforms. It can either read reference genomes from FASTA files or simulate new ones. Genomic variants can be simulated using summary statistics, phylogenies, Variant Call Format (VCF) files, and coalescent simulations&mdash;the latter of which can include selection, recombination, and demographic fluctuations. <code>jackalope</code> can simulate single, paired-end, or mate-pair Illumina reads, as well as reads from Pacific Biosciences These simulations include sequencing errors, mapping qualities, multiplexing, and optical/PCR duplicates. All outputs can be written to standard file formats.</p>
<p><span>A swift, versatile phylogenomic and high-throughput sequencing simulator </span> <span><a href="https://jackalope.lucasnell.com">https://jackalope.lucasnell.com</a></span></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/lucasnell/jackalope" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/lucasnell/jackalope</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhimanyu Singh</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/40701/fastgt-an-alignment-free-method-for-calling-common-snvs-directly-from-raw-sequencing-reads</guid>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 03:27:33 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/40701/fastgt-an-alignment-free-method-for-calling-common-snvs-directly-from-raw-sequencing-reads</link>
	<title><![CDATA[FastGT: an alignment-free method for calling common SNVs directly from raw sequencing reads]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>FastGT is a program package for whole-genome genotyping of genome variants directly from raw sequencing reads. It is written in C and runs in Linux. FastGT uses a list of variant-specific k-mer pairs that are unique in human genome, counts the frequency of k-mers in sequencing data and predicts the genotype. All this takes less than 1 hour on average low-cost Linux server.</p>
<p><a href="http://bioinfo.ut.ee/FastGT/">http://bioinfo.ut.ee/FastGT/</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://github.com/bioinfo-ut/GenomeTester4/">https://github.com/bioinfo-ut/GenomeTester4/</a></strong></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="http://bioinfo.ut.ee/FastGT/" rel="nofollow">http://bioinfo.ut.ee/FastGT/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jit</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/41599/haslr-a-hybrid-assembler-which-uses-both-second-and-third-generation-sequencing-reads</guid>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 02:04:03 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/41599/haslr-a-hybrid-assembler-which-uses-both-second-and-third-generation-sequencing-reads</link>
	<title><![CDATA[HASLR: a hybrid assembler which uses both second and third generation sequencing reads]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span>HASLR, a hybrid assembler which uses both second and third generation sequencing reads to efficiently generate accurate genome assemblies. Our experiments show that HASLR is not only the fastest assembler but also the one with the lowest number of misassemblies on all the samples compared to other tested assemblers. Furthermore, the generated assemblies in terms of contiguity and accuracy are on par with the other tools on most of the samples. Availability. HASLR is an open source tool available at https://github.com/vpc-ccg/haslr.</span></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/vpc-ccg/haslr" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/vpc-ccg/haslr</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>BioStar</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/42826/ktrim-an-extra-fast-and-accurate-adapter-and-quality-trimmer-for-sequencing-data</guid>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:39:05 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/42826/ktrim-an-extra-fast-and-accurate-adapter-and-quality-trimmer-for-sequencing-data</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Ktrim: an extra-fast and accurate adapter- and quality-trimmer for sequencing data]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Ktrim&nbsp;is written in&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">C++</code>&nbsp;for GNU Linux/Unix platforms. After uncompressing the source package, you can find an executable file&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">ktrim</code>&nbsp;under&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">bin/</code>&nbsp;directory compiled using&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">g++ v4.8.5</code>&nbsp;and linked with&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">libz v1.2.7</code>&nbsp;for Linux x86_64 system. If you could not run it (which is usually caused by low version of&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">libc++</code>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<code style="font-size: 13.6px; padding: 0.2em 0.4em; margin: 0px; background-color: var(--color-markdown-code-bg);">libz</code>&nbsp;library) or you want to build a version optimized for your system, you can re-compile the programs:</p>
<p>user@linux$ make clean &amp;&amp; make</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/hellosunking/Ktrim" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/hellosunking/Ktrim</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jit</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/1720/postdoctoral-associate-bioinformatics-at-duke-university-medical-center</guid>
  <pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:38:38 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Postdoctoral Associate - Bioinformatics  at Duke University Medical Center]]></title>
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<p>The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a one year appointment to work on several high-dimensional research projects. The specific goals of the project are to identify genes or molecular markers that are predictive of clinical outcomes in renal and prostate cancer.</p>

<p>Candidates must have: a PhD degree in statistics, biostatistics or bioinformatics, extensive experience in analyzing high-dimensional data (microarray, SNP, CNVs) and of validation approaches. In addition, experience in penalized regression methods, data base manipulation; and strong programming skills in order to conduct Monte Carlo studies and applications (R). Candidate must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation), a strong proficiency in Linux system.</p>

<p>This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment could be extended beyond the first year based on additional funding.</p>

<p>For more information about the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, please visit our website: http://www.biostat.duke.edu.</p>

<p>For more info: http://biostat.duke.edu/sites/biostat.duke.edu/files/Halabi%20-%20Postdoc%20Job%20Posting%202013%20updated.pdf</p>

<p>Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.</p>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2016 06:17:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>REU at Fordham University- Summer 2016</p>

<p>An NSF-funded REU to study Y-chromosome diversity and sex-biased dispersal in wild brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) is available in the Munshi-South Lab at Fordham University. Our lab is currently investigating rat evolution at scales ranging from landscape genetics of individual cities to global patterns of diversity. Development of resources for investigating Y-chromosome diversity will support many of these studies. The REU student will work with the lab to bioinformatically identify Y-chromosome SNPs, design SNPtype assays,<br />extract DNA, genotype samples, and analyze data.</p>

<p>We seek applicants interested in bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, and related disciplines.  Applicants must have taken a college-level genetics course.  This REU will require attention to detail, reliability, independence, and critical thinking.</p>

<p>This position is based at Fordham University's field station, the Louis Calder Center, in Armonk, NY. The Calder Center is located approximately 25 miles north of New York City in a protected woodland area. Housing<br />will be provided at the Calder Center for the duration of the REU (May 23 to Aug 12, 2016). Additionally, the student will receive a $6,000 stipend. The selected student will participate in professional development activities through the Calder Centers REU program, including presentation of results at a research colloquium at the end of the summer.</p>

<p>To apply, please send a one page personal statement about your scientific interests and how this REU will support your professional goals, unofficial transcripts including a list of Spring 2016 courses, and names of two professional references (including title, address, phone number, and email address) as a single pdf (with your last name in the file name) to Dr. Jason Munshi-South (jmunshisouth@fordham.edu).</p>

<p>Applications are due March 4th, 2016.</p>

<p>Jason Munshi-South</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 03:34:23 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/40703/%CF%80-cyc-a-reference-free-snp-discovery-application-using-parallel-graph-search</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Π-cyc: A Reference-free SNP Discovery Application using Parallel Graph Search]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Reference free SNP search for comparative population genomics: multiple samples run simultanously. **experimental phase, compiles and runs with OpenMPI-1.8.8 with Intel Compiler only</p>
<p><span>Cycles enumeration (aka Bubbles) as part of de novo de bruijn graphs assembly using colours can be unpractical for large error prone genomes which makes the assembly process produce an excessive number of false positive cycles.&nbsp; Our solution is to search the graph in multicores shared memory parallel mode using graph decomposition then use filtering method to generate good quality SNPs.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.06700">https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.06700</a></p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/redayounsi/2KP2P">https://github.com/redayounsi/2KP2P</a></p>
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<p>/2kp2omp/bin/main_2kp2_K63_C2 -i fastq_files.txt -o fungus_bub.fasta -r stat_fungus.txt -c cov_fungus_hash.txt -k 63 -h 20 -b 100 -g 600 -l 100 -f 16 -t 5.0 -x 1 -v 0 -p 1 -y 1 -u 1</p>
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</blockquote><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/redayounsi/2KP2P" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/redayounsi/2KP2P</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jit</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:31:45 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44865/snp-analysis-unlocking-the-secrets-in-our-dna</link>
	<title><![CDATA[SNP Analysis: Unlocking the Secrets in Our DNA]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most common type of genetic variation in humans&mdash;and many other organisms. A single base change in the DNA sequence (for example, an A instead of a G) can influence everything from our eye color to our risk of developing diseases. Analyzing these tiny changes has become central to modern genetics, medicine, agriculture, and evolutionary biology.</p><p><strong>What are SNPs?</strong><br />SNPs (pronounced "snips") are positions in the genome where individuals differ by a single nucleotide. For example:</p><p>Reference: ...A T G C A T G A...<br />Variant:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;...A T G T A T G A...</p><p>Here, the C in the reference genome has been replaced by a T in the variant.</p><p>SNPs occur roughly every 300&ndash;1,000 bases in the human genome, meaning there are millions of them scattered throughout our DNA. Most SNPs have no effect on health, but some are linked to disease susceptibility, drug response, and other traits.</p><p><strong>Why Do We Analyze SNPs?</strong><br />1. Medical Genetics</p><p>Identify disease-associated variants (e.g., BRCA1/2 in breast cancer).</p><p>Predict drug response (pharmacogenomics).</p><p>Enable precision medicine by tailoring treatments.</p><p>2. Population Genetics &amp; Ancestry</p><p>Trace human migration and ancestry.</p><p>Study genetic diversity within and between populations.</p><p>3. Agriculture &amp; Animal Breeding</p><p>Select for desirable traits (drought resistance, yield, disease resistance).</p><p>Improve breeding efficiency in livestock.</p><p>4. Evolutionary Biology</p><p>Track natural selection.</p><p>Study adaptation in wild populations.</p><p><strong>How is SNP Analysis Performed?</strong><br />SNP analysis can be broadly divided into three steps:</p><p>SNP Detection<br />Genotyping arrays: Chips that test hundreds of thousands of known SNP positions simultaneously. Fast and affordable, widely used in consumer ancestry testing.</p><p>Whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing: Can detect known and novel SNPs across the genome.</p><p>Targeted sequencing or PCR: For focused analysis of specific regions.</p><p>Variant Calling<br />Sequencing data is aligned to a reference genome. Bioinformatics tools (e.g., GATK, bcftools) identify positions where the sequenced sample differs from the reference.</p><p>Annotation and Interpretation<br />Tools (e.g., SnpEff, VEP) predict the functional impact of SNPs.</p><p>Are the SNPs in coding regions? Do they cause amino acid changes? Are they known to be pathogenic?</p><p>Databases like dbSNP, ClinVar, and GWAS Catalog provide information on known associations.</p><p>Common Tools for SNP Analysis<br />Alignment: BWA, Bowtie2</p><p>Variant Calling: GATK, FreeBayes</p><p>Visualization: IGV, UCSC Genome Browser</p><p>Annotation: SnpEff, VEP</p><p>Statistical Analysis: PLINK, SNPTEST</p><p><strong>Challenges in SNP Analysis</strong><br />False positives/negatives: Sequencing errors, alignment issues.</p><p>Population stratification: Confounding in association studies.</p><p>Interpretation: Many SNPs have unknown or complex effects.</p><p>Researchers address these with rigorous quality control, large datasets, and increasingly sophisticated statistical models.</p><p><strong>The Future of SNP Analysis</strong><br />With advances in sequencing technology and AI-driven analysis, SNP studies are expanding:</p><p>Polygenic risk scores predict disease risk based on thousands of SNPs.</p><p>Large-scale biobanks (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us) enable powerful genome-wide association studies (GWAS).</p><p>CRISPR and functional assays help validate SNP effects in the lab.</p><p>SNP analysis is at the heart of the genomic revolution, promising insights into biology, health, and evolution at unprecedented scale.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong><br />From diagnosing rare diseases to designing better crops, SNP analysis is a foundational tool in modern science. As our ability to sequence and interpret genomes improves, so will our understanding of these tiny&mdash;but mighty&mdash;variations in DNA.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/40705/malva-genotyping-by-mapping-free-allele-detection-of-known-variants</guid>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 03:39:22 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/40705/malva-genotyping-by-mapping-free-allele-detection-of-known-variants</link>
	<title><![CDATA[MALVA: Genotyping by Mapping-free ALlele Detection of Known VAriants]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p id="p0010">MALVA is able to genotype multi-allelic SNPs and indels without mapping reads</p>
<p id="p0015">MALVA calls correctly more indels than the most widely adopted genotyping pipelines</p>
<p id="p0020">Mapping-free approaches are as accurate as alignment-based ones, while being faster</p>
<p>More at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004219302366">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004219302366</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004219302366">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004219302366</a></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/AlgoLab/malva" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/AlgoLab/malva</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jit</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:30:14 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[VCF Compare !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<h2><span>compare two&nbsp;<strong>BWA</strong>&nbsp;mapping methods with the online hg18-mapped data</span></h2>
<p>We first operate a rapid inspection of the different BAM files using&nbsp;<strong>samtools flagstat</strong>. Illumina provided chr21 read mapping obtained with their&nbsp;<strong>GA IIx</strong>&nbsp;deep sequencing platform &lt;<a href="ftp://webdata:webdata@ussd-ftp.illumina.com/Data/SequencingRuns/NA18507_GAIIx_100_chr21.bam" target="_blank">ftp://webdata:webdata@ussd-ftp.illumina.com/Data/SequencingRuns/NA18507_GAIIx_100_chr21.bam</a>&gt;, aligned to the b36/hg18 reference genome)</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://wiki.bits.vib.be/index.php/NGS_Exercise.6#compare_aln_.26_mem_results_with_vcf-compare" rel="nofollow">https://wiki.bits.vib.be/index.php/NGS_Exercise.6#compare_aln_.26_mem_results_with_vcf-compare</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Rahul Nayak</dc:creator>
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